Thibault had 20 saves, and Steve Poapst also scored for the Blackhawks, unbeaten in regulation over their last 11 (5-0-4-2).

Chicago, coming off Wednesday night's scoreless tie against Phoenix, took the lead at 3:26 of the first period on Berezin's first goal.

Modano fired a rebound past Thibault at 12:02 of the opening period to tie it at 1.

Poapst scored his second at 16:00 of the second period to narrow the deficit to 3-2.

Notes:@ Turco is unbeaten in five career games against Chicago. … Stars LW Ulf Dahlen was scratched because of a recurring ankle injury. … LW Eric Daze missed his third straight game for Chicago because of a sore back. Daze is expected back for Chicago's home game against Nashville on Sunday. … DiMaio had only six goals for the Stars last season.